Reaction to Ballon d'Or awards and latest football news

1. Today's agenda

   There is plenty of Ballon d'Or news and reaction to pick over from last night and we will bring that to you throughout the morning.

   But the world of football never stops turning and we have plenty more to look forward to today.

   Here is a taste of what lies in store:

   • Continued fall-out from the Manchester derby - Chris Sutton asks whether Erik ten Hag should come under more scrutiny and questions if his side has a natural leader
   • Build-up to tonight's Women's Nations League matches with all home nations in action
   • EFL Cup news conferences before Wednesday's games, plus build-up to tonight's two ties
   • Ifab chief on why live VAR audio would be "chaotic"
   • Leicester's Choudhury apologises for causing offence with social post
   • Tuesday's gossip column, including Real Madrid want permanent deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa

2. Who will win the men's Ballon d'Dor in 2024?

   Get Involved: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

   The Ballon d'Dor Award always creates a debate.

   For what seems like a generation the main conversation was whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi should win it.

   That era is now over, and while many commentators predict Messi's eighth award could be his last, the topic of conversation now leads on to who will challenge for future honours.

   Is this year's best young player Jude Bellingham ready to take on the mantle, will Erling Haaland cap another goal-laden season with the 2024 award, could Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe rule the roost next year?

   Or will Messi claim a ninth after helping Argentina win next summer's Copa America?

   Have a read of this feature, which sets the scene in more detail, and get involved in the debate using the contact details above.

   

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3. Good morning

   In case you are just waking up to the news, Lionel Messi last night claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or award and Spain's Aitana Bonmati won her first at a glittering ceremony in Paris.

   Both players won titles for club and country.

   Messi carried Argentina to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar before winning Ligue 1 with Paris St-Germain.

   And Bonmati won the Women's Champions League with Barcelona before landing the Golden Ball trophy as Spain's best player in their World Cup triumph in Australia and New Zealand.

   England midfielder Jude Bellingham capped his superb start to life with Real Madrid by winning the young player award, while Manchester City were named best team, Erling Haaland best striker and Aston Villa's World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez best goalkeeper.

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4. Post update

   Was there ever any doubt?

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   Video caption: 2023 Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or2023 Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or

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